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From April 2027, employers will be required to payroll certain Benefits in Kind. However, following changes to the origi...
07/10/2026

From April 2027, employers will be required to payroll certain Benefits in Kind. However, following changes to the original plans, the new system will be introduced gradually, with the full reforms expected from April 2028.

For employers, this means the P11D process will not disappear immediately. Most businesses will still need to complete and submit P11Ds for 2026/27, as well as for benefits that have not yet moved to payroll during 2027/28.

Read more on our blog.

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We’re All Settled In. 🏢 After moving offices this summer, the whole Ascendis team is fully settled into our new home at ...
23/09/2026

We’re All Settled In.
 
🏢 After moving offices this summer, the whole Ascendis team is fully settled into our new home at Sandfield House in Wilmslow.
 
It’s been a busy few months, but we’re really pleased with our new space and excited about this next chapter.
 
If you haven’t updated our new address with your bank or any other third parties, don’t forget to do so. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch:

• [email protected]
 

The Government has launched a major corporate reporting overhaul designed to reduce paperwork, simplify reporting requir...
23/09/2026

The Government has launched a major corporate reporting overhaul designed to reduce paperwork, simplify reporting requirements and save UK businesses more than £450 million a year.

The reforms will focus particularly on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can face significant administrative burdens when preparing and submitting corporate information.

Read more on our blog.

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🏆 Congratulations to our winning team at the Beechwood Cancer Golf Day on Thursday!A fantastic 96 points, finishing with...
14/09/2026

🏆 Congratulations to our winning team at the Beechwood Cancer Golf Day on Thursday!

A fantastic 96 points, finishing with an impressive 8-point lead.

Huge congratulations to the team - a brilliant result! 👏⛳

HMRC is contacting nearly 800,000 self-employed taxpayers who could have gaps in their National Insurance (NI) records.T...
12/08/2026

HMRC is contacting nearly 800,000 self-employed taxpayers who could have gaps in their National Insurance (NI) records.

The issue affects people who became self-employed between 2015 and March 2024 and could affect their future State Pension entitlement.

Read more on our blog - link in bio.

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31 July is closer than you think...If you’re self-employed or complete a Self Assessment tax return, don’t forget that y...
22/07/2026

31 July is closer than you think...

If you’re self-employed or complete a Self Assessment tax return, don’t forget that your second Payment on Account is due on 31 July.

Leaving it until the last minute can create unnecessary stress, particularly if cash flow is tight.

At Ascendis, we help clients plan ahead, understand their tax liabilities and avoid surprises.

If you’re unsure how much you need to pay or need support, get in touch today:
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HMRC is reminding millions of self assessment taxpayers to prepare for the 2025 to 2026 tax year second payment on accou...
15/07/2026

HMRC is reminding millions of self assessment taxpayers to prepare for the 2025 to 2026 tax year second payment on account, due on 31 July. Taxpayers who plan ahead can avoid last-minute stress and explore flexible ways to settle what they owe.

The 31 July deadline relates to the second payment on account for the 2025 to 2026 tax year. This is one of two advance payments HMRC collects each year towards a taxpayer’s total self assessment bill, helping spread the cost rather than paying a single lump sum in January.

Read more on our blog.

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New research from Pensions UK has revealed a stark gap between what people are saving for retirement and what they will ...
24/06/2026

New research from Pensions UK has revealed a stark gap between what people are saving for retirement and what they will actually need.

According to the report, three quarters of UK workers are not on course to achieve a ‘moderate’ retirement lifestyle - a level that costs an estimated £32,700 a year for a single person or £45,400 for a couple.

The figures become more concerning further up the scale. A comfortable retirement lifestyle, estimated at £45,400 annually for a single person or £62,700 for a couple, is within reach for just 9% of the working population.

Only a minimum lifestyle - costing around £13,900 a year for one person or £22,500 for a couple - is on track for the majority, with the report suggesting around 82% of people will reach that baseline standard.

Read more on our blog - link in bio.

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Employers - the P11D deadline is 6 July 2026. That’s just a few weeks away.If you provide benefits to employees - compan...
03/06/2026

Employers - the P11D deadline is 6 July 2026. That’s just a few weeks away.

If you provide benefits to employees - company cars, private medical insurance, gym memberships, interest-free loans, or any other benefit in kind - you need to report these to HMRC on a P11D (or P11D(b)) for the 2025/26 tax year.

Miss the deadline and HMRC will issue automatic penalties. Class 1A National Insurance on those benefits is then due by 22 July 2026.

A quick checklist:
✅ Identify all benefits provided in 2025/26
✅ Check which are already payrolled (those don’t need a P11D)
✅ Gather the relevant values and employee details
✅ Submit by 6 July

If you need support with this, get in touch now - time is tight:
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is in full swing, but confusion remains over who is genuinely exempt and what the rule...
28/05/2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is in full swing, but confusion remains over who is genuinely exempt and what the rules actually require.

Recent guidance from HMRC has cleared much of this up - and with the first submission deadline of 7 August 2026 fast approaching, now is the time to understand your position.

HMRC’s guidance confirms that certain individuals are automatically exempt from MTD for Income Tax, including those who are not physically or mentally able to submit digital records, those without a National Insurance number, and certain non-resident taxpayers who file using supplementary pages.

Read more on our blog.

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